OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABLED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 17, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY RIC TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE SLUSHIE MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER CHIP RACK AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE REAR WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 26, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010 -. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT TOTAL (3) HANDSINKS ON PREMISE... IN FRONT PREP OR (IN USE) REAR PREP HANDSINK AND WASHBOWL INSIDE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE MAKING DELI SANDWICH WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING UNITS IN DELI MEAT COOLLING UNIT, LARGE COOLER HOLDING TCS FOODS AND NON TCS BEVERAGES AS WELL AS PREP TABLE WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SAID EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE SURFACES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING STRENTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON ATM MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT HOLDING SLICING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED ALLPLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILETROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574775 ON 4-24-23. VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS... 49)OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DELI COOLER (STORING DELI MEAT) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55)OBSERVED GRIME AND BUILD-UP OF CLUTTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BEHIND AND BETWEEN SHELVING (PAPER, TRASH). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER OF EMPTY BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND AROUND THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.